The Executive Chef is responsible for the creative and innovative aspect of each Hui nightly special, event, and daily menus. The chef will maintain the vision of the company and creatively inspire teams through strong leadership to provide the ultimate experience for the guests.
Our Performance Expectations are:
The Executive Chef is responsible for the creative menu direction for each hui along with providing a story board with each special to assist in understanding our product.
Oversees and participates in the training and performance of the culinary team in terms of consistency, quality and technique
Works with Food and Beverage Team to recognize menu edit opportunities based on sales and menu engineering
Updates food track recipes as needed
Attends and participates in pre-shifts regularly to educate FOH and BOH staff on menu and special items
Provides leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy, enthusiasm, and drives results
Has a reputation for excellent relationships with customers, vendors, floor, Kitchen staff and community
Must design, implement, and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success
Establishes and maintains good communication and a positive working relationship with Restaurant Managers, Front of house employees and Back of the House staff
Maintains Health & Safety standards while training and working with teams.
Maintains and leads Dept of Health Sanitation practices
Actively contributes to DOR boards, and promotes with staff
Follows accountings expectations for timeliness and procedural accuracy
Can complete assigned and self-assigned tasks within designated timeline
Fosters a culture that relies on passports as training, and advancement tools.
The Success Patterns for this position are:
Inspires enthusiasm!
Creative
Is able to menu engineer based on hui brand, sales potential, cost and presentation
Culinary experience in a supervisory or management role required with a minimum 3 years
Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of really good food
Has experience in the training and development of staff members
Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business
Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:
Leadership style consistent with the organizations management team
An outgoing personality who can create and build energy around them
Passionate about great food and great service
Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills
Comfortable making decisions and problem solving
High level of interest in learning about food, people, and business
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to work easily with diverse people and groups
Direct reports: Corporate Executive Chef
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, drug, 401(k) with company match, Aflac, flexible spending, paid time off upon qualifying, flexible schedules, employee meals, employee discounts and more.